{"id":46508,"date":"2024-06-18T05:36:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T09:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46508"},"modified":"2024-06-18T06:18:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T10:18:07","slug":"new-balance-fresh-foam-x-860-v14-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-860-v14-review\/","title":"New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 Review","author":76,"featured_media":46510,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[99],"shoes_type":[781,521],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"4","cons":"1","verdict":"The New Balance 860v14 is a moderate stability shoe built to be a daily trainer. 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Both provide a plush stable ride.\r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46516\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"960\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe rebuilding of the New Balance 860 continued this year. Could the momentum of rebuilding continue this year? Based on the miles I ran in these, I would say yes.\r\n\r\nThe midsole underwent a transformation this year to provide a plushier ride. The new \u201csandwich\u201d like constructed midsole is softer. The plate along with a wider base is effective at providing stability when you need it. \r\n\r\nIt is a smooth ride from impact to toe offs. The level of comfort has increased along with stack height. To counteract this they have lowered the drop to 8 mm. The only drawback to the midsole is that it can feel bulky occasionally. \r\n\r\nThe upper of the 860 underwent a few small changes. The removal of the flared heel collar along with a longer tongue improved the upper. \r\n\r\nIt is a simple upper that is flexible, durable and comfortable. Its rounded fit worked better than the previous editions I\u2019ve reviewed. The upper both held my feet while also giving it room to splay out. \r\n\r\nThe line between the Vongo and 860 are blurring with this edition. Much of the running technology in the Vongo now appears in the 860. This isn\u2019t a drawback for me because the Vongo 5 was one of my favorites for the year it came out. \r\n \t\r\nLast year I asked \u201cHow do you take a dependable trainer and keep it fresh while also maintaining its dependability?\u201d in my review. 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The \u201cgray\u201d colorway looks more white in person, the accents of yellow and black add visual interest. \r\n\r\nThe level of comfort has increased for the 860v14. While previous editions leaned to the responsive side this one is plush. The level of comfort has increased<\/strong>. Another difference you immediately notice is a rounded fit and more space for your feet.\r\n \r\nThe maiden voyage of the 860v14 was a 5k. There was bounce, comfort and stability to these from the first step. They also were taken on a zoo day where many miles were walked and my feet enjoyed them. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46519\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"960\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\nLet\u2019s start from the ground up. The New Balance 860v14 has a blown rubber outsole. It is a thinner\/lighter rubber this year. The thickness of the rubber varies based on the area it is covering. It still maintains its durability and traction. It handled both wet and dry conditions with ease. It also has a wider base compared to the last edition. \r\n\r\nThe midsole received a renovation with the 14th edition. Fresh foam X continues to be the material used for the midsole. It is dual density foam with one on the top and bottom, the softer on the top and denser on the bottom. \r\n\r\nSandwiched in between the two foam pieces is a EVA film technology. Basically, this is a lightweight plate that runs from heel to toe. It is molded to provide stability and is inherently stable because of how it is designed. It looks like an ocean wave with it rising where a medial post would be. \r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46521\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\r\nThey have added a couple of mm to the stack height with the evolved Fresh Foam X compound. This has been a trend with runner trainers for the last couple of years. \r\n\r\nThe heel to toe drop has been lowered from 10 to 8 mm. Lower drops help with the transition from impact to toe offs. The line between the Vongo and 860 midsoles is blurring with this new edition, which is a great thing. \r\n\r\nThe 860, like the Vongo, provides a rocker motion as you run, propelling you foot forward. 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A runner who needs a stability trainer built for everyday training <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

A runner who lives by the medial post when it comes to stability. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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